Description
Indulge in the comfort of the Heavenly Cinnamon Swirl Donut Loaf, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. This soft, fluffy loaf is infused with warm cinnamon and features a luscious swirl that adds an irresistible flavor to each slice. Whether you’re sharing it at brunch or enjoying it solo with your favorite beverage, this loaf will fill your kitchen with a captivating aroma and keep everyone coming back for more. The best part? It’s easy to make and stays fresh for days, making it a fantastic make-ahead option!
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 2 Tbsp melted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 Tbsp milk (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk until just combined.
- For the filling, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into a paste.
- Layer half the batter in the pan, add the cinnamon filling, then top with remaining batter and smooth out.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg